25-Jul-2019
Soldier beetle (Rhagonycha fulva)
Several soldier beetles become very noticeable in mid-summer, this introduced species being one of them. Here, it is on queen anne's lace.
25-Jul-2019
Waterlily leafcutter (Elophila obliteralis)
Diane photographed this while doing pond work. The larvae feed on a variety of aquatic plants.
25-Jul-2019
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
A beautiful native flower planted in the Butterfly Meadow.
25-Jul-2019
Red admiral butterfly (Vanessa atalanta)
A very tattered and worn butterfly, here nectaring on the Canada thistle that also attracts so many other insects. Red admirals were slightly more plentiful this year than last, and we found some larvae at the garden in their host plant, stinging nettle.
25-Jul-2019
Honey bee (Apis mellifera)
Yet another insect nectaring on the non-native Canada thistle.
25-Jul-2019
Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)
The sound of green frogs is another sound of summer. Here, Diane photographed one peering through a mat of duckweed.
25-Jul-2019
Gray catbird
Lots of baby birds in the garden these days. A family of catbirds was very vocal and flighty, not allowing reasonable photo! This is a juvenile.
25-Jul-2019
House wren
Another very vocal and active youngster, one of several wrens flying around near the ravine. They nested in the garden and should have a second brood.
25-Jul-2019
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
A vivid orange milkweed in the Butterfly Meadow. This is one of many species of milkweeds and is native to areas just south of us.
25-Jul-2019
Queen of the prairie (Filipendula rubra)
This gorgeous tall showy plant is native to prairie regions in southern Ontario and beyond.
25-Jul-2019
Cup-plant (Silphium perfoliatum)
Bees and other insects are attracted to this beautiful tall yellow-flowered plant, which is native to areas south of us, but like so many other plants are native just beyond our regional boundary, this thrives here.
25-Jul-2019
Treehopper (Acutalis)
For me, the sighting of these tiny treehoppers is a sure sign summer is rolling along. This one is on a Canada goldenrod.
